An investor bought a $7,500 bond with a coupon rate of 5.3% compounded semi-annually. At the time of purchase, the bond had a yield rate of 4.4% and nine years until maturity. Four years later, the investor sold the bond when the yield to maturity was 5.5%. a. At what price did the investor purchase the bond? b. At what price did the investor sell the bond? c.What was the investor's capital gain or loss on the investment?

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An investor bought a $7,500 bond with a coupon rate of 5.3% compounded semi-annually. At the time of purchase, the bond had a yield rate of 4.4% and nine years until maturity. Four years later, the investor sold the bond when the yield to maturity was 5.5%. a. At what price did the investor purchase the bond? b. At what price did the investor sell the bond? c.What was the investor's capital gain or loss on the investment? 

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